Tractor

The Tractor is a small land vehicle in Astroneer, designed for moving across planetary surfaces and handling rough terrain. It is intended as a compact utility rover for travel, hauling, and spelunking support rather than high-speed transport. Official artwork describes the EXO Tractor, nicknamed “UTE,” as an all-terrain utility vehicle built to be maneuverable in tight spaces and to haul items through difficult ground, with EXO drills and EXO trailers used alongside it for longer cave-running expeditions.

A Tractor is unlocked in the catalog for 1,000 Bytes, then crafted in the Small Printer using 2 Aluminum. Once built, it can be driven directly across the surface and can also serve as a mobile oxygen source. It provides Oxygen both while it is parked and while the player is driving it, making it especially useful for extending exploration range without setting down additional infrastructure.

Practical uses and interaction notes:

• A Drill can be attached to the front of the Tractor, allowing the player to tunnel quickly through soil. With careful camera control, this makes it easy to descend into a planet’s depths.
• The Tractor can connect to up to 3 additional rovers, letting it function as the lead vehicle in a small train.
• Its front slots can be used similarly to backpack attachment slots, providing extra utility for carried equipment.
• The player can enter and exit the Tractor directly, and when exiting, the game places the player to the right side of the vehicle.

Because of its compact size and utility-focused design, the Tractor is most effective for early-to-mid exploration, cave access, and short-distance hauling. It is less about speed and more about giving the player a reliable, maneuverable platform that can carry oxygen, equipment, and attached rovers through narrow or uneven terrain.